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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 12 Telangana districts on July 22, forecasting rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm. Light to moderate rains are expected to continue across the State during the week.

IIIT-Hyderabad researchers have developed VIOLA, an AI-powered traffic monitoring system using low-cost dashcams in police vehicles. Integrated with Telangana Police systems, the technology detects violations, generates challan inputs, and achieves nearly 96 per cent accuracy while improving traffic enforcement.

A 34-year-old man, Ramoju Chandu, died by suicide in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, on Monday night after marital differences with his wife Sandhya. The couple had two daughters. Police have registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem. Investigation is underway.

Artificial Intelligence tools are helping Telangana officials detect duplicate and triplicate voter entries during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The ECI’s Photo Similar Entries and Demographic Similar Entries systems enable verification of suspicious records across constituencies and States.

Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy has signed a 10-year MoU with Sindhu Hospitals to provide structured clinical training for Pharm D students. The partnership will offer hands-on hospital exposure across various specialties, helping students gain practical healthcare experience.

CSIR-IICT and ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre have signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous, environmentally sustainable blowing agent technology. The collaboration aims to support advanced space applications, reduce reliance on imported fluorochemicals, and strengthen India's capabilities in strategic materials research.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a bag along the Outer Ring Road service road near Shamshabad on Tuesday. RGIA Police rescued the infant, shifted her to hospital and later to Shishu Vihar, and launched an investigation while appealing for public information.

Cyberabad Police have issued a weather alert and traffic advisory, urging companies and educational institutions to allow staggered early departures from 3.30 pm due to the forecast of heavy evening rain. The measure aims to reduce congestion and ensure safer travel.

Construction of three flyovers and one underpass at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda Junction in Cyberabad continues at a slow pace, causing inconvenience to commuters. Civic officials have directed the executing agency to speed up work, with completion targeted for May 2027.

Hyderabad Police have urged women facing harassment to approach the She Teams through multiple confidential complaint channels, including WhatsApp, phone, email, social media, and in person. Officials said prompt action is taken while protecting victims' identities and ensuring easier access to support.

Meerpet Police have detained three persons, including the prime suspect, in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Nandanavanam Suri. Investigators are probing an alleged Instagram Live session in which the suspect reportedly claimed responsibility. Police believe the killing stemmed from an old personal rivalry.

An RMC truck driver was booked for allegedly driving on the wrong side of Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad after a motorist shared dashcam footage on X. RGIA Traffic Police traced the driver and initiated legal action while urging motorists to follow traffic rules.

Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing sweeping restructuring, with thousands of layoffs and major studio changes affecting popular franchises like Doom and The Elder Scrolls Online. The move has sparked criticism, raising concerns about creativity, long-term growth, and the future of Xbox's gaming strategy.

Thousands of devotees attended the opening day of the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam in Hyderabad. However, VIP movement, security arrangements, and inadequate crowd management caused long queues and delayed darshan. The annual celebrations will continue with the Rathotsavam on Wednesday.

A two-wheeler rider sustained severe head injuries after crashing into a stationary garbage collection vehicle near Ali Cafe in Amberpet on Monday evening. Police shifted the injured rider to Osmania General Hospital for treatment. Further details are awaited.

HMDA will introduce a sprinkler system and deploy advanced tree-trimming machinery to improve greenery maintenance along the 158-km Outer Ring Road. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, reduce manual work and streamline routine maintenance across the expressway.

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company will use the funds to expand manufacturing, develop a new campus, and strengthen aerospace, defence, and deep-tech businesses.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and parking arrangements for the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam. Several routes near the temple will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with motorists advised to use alternate roads and designated parking areas.

Bondada Engineering has secured an order from NTPC Renewable Energy to develop a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System at Gujarat's Khavda Solar Park. The project, India's first large-scale VRFB system, will support renewable energy integration.